Herlong Recreational

HEG · KHEG · Jacksonville, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
86 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,001 ft 07/25
Runways
2
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise07:13 AM11:13Z
Sunset07:29 PM23:29Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM23:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:29 PM → 06:13 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 026°downwind 296°base 206°final 116°45° entry11252907

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
116° mag · 110° true
Dimensions
3,500 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 296°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
85 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 76 ft, 2,235 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 27:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
85 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.275

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Jacksonville”
App/Dep
127.775

Arrival

“Jacksonville”
Approach
127.775

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
121.725APT REMARK 2 WITH GCO FREQ
377.075APCH/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NIP 108.20 · CRG 114.50 · NRB 111.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NIP · Jacksonville TACAN 108.20 · 19X r297° / 7.3 NM
CRG · Craig VORTAC 114.50 · 92X High r260° / 15.8 NM
NRB · Mayport TACAN 111.40 · 51X r258° / 20.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Arrivals
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KHEG / HEG
Coordinates
30.2778, -81.8059
Elevation
86 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.275 · ☎ 904-741-2224
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GNV
Attendance
MON-FRI 0630-1930; SAT-SUN 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/01
Distance from city
8 SW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 15,000 ft MSL · DAILY SR-SS WITH PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO JAX APCH.

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 07/25 & 11/29 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 2-light PAPI (left) · 25: 2-light PAPI (left) · 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Glider, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental, Aircraft sales, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JACKSONVILLE AVIATION AUTHORITY
14201 PECAN PARK ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FL
904-741-2069
Manager
ROLF RIECHMANN
9300 NORMANDY BLVD., SUITE 4, JACKSONVILLE, FL
904-783-2805
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • ULTRALIGHT & GLIDER ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU JACKSONVILLE ARTCC CD AND GAINESVILLE FSS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-741-0284.
  • 24-HOUR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 904-741-2020.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 07/25 & 11/29 - CTAF.

Contact

  • 904-741-2040.
  • FBO (904) 783-2805.
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About KHEG

Herlong Recreational (HEG · KHEG) is an airport in Jacksonville, FL, at 86 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHEG, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHEG have a control tower?

No. Herlong Recreational is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KHEG?

Herlong Recreational has 2 runways; the longest is 4,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHEG?

Herlong Recreational is in Jacksonville, FL, at an elevation of 86 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2778, -81.8059.

More about KHEG

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